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Indianapolis in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Indianapolis in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Indianapolis in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Indianapolis in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 79 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Indianapolis;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Indianapolis has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Indianapolis in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Indianapolis for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +54°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +77°F.

Is Indianapolis warm or cold in August?

Indianapolis is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Indianapolis, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Indianapolis in August

Indianapolis weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+45°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+99°F+99°F
Rainfall
93 mm79 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%74%72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
568
Cloudy days
9910
Rainy days
151310
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 93 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 5 to 6.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Indianapolis in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Indianapolis is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Indianapolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 107 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Indianapolis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Indianapolis?

This is the weather in Indianapolis in August 2023:
1 August
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+83°F
2 August
☀️
+82°F
3 August
☁️
+87°F
4 August
☀️
+90°F
5 August
☁️
+87°F
6 August
☁️
+83°F
7 August
🌧️
+77°F
8 August
☁️
+81°F
9 August
🌫️
+81°F
10 August
☁️
+81°F
11 August
☁️
+84°F
12 August
🌧️
+87°F
13 August
☁️
+87°F
14 August
🌧️
+80°F
15 August
🌧️
+74°F
16 August
☀️
+80°F
17 August
☀️
+76°F
18 August
☀️
+77°F
19 August
☀️
+80°F
20 August
☁️
+90°F
21 August
☁️
+93°F
22 August
☁️
+89°F
23 August
☀️
+92°F
24 August
☁️
+92°F
25 August
☁️
+93°F
26 August
☁️
+87°F
27 August
☁️
+80°F
28 August
☀️
+80°F
29 August
☀️
+83°F
30 August
☁️
+77°F
31 August
☀️
+77°F
In August 2023 Indianapolis had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Indianapolis climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Indianapolis in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+59°F) and the highest in 2012 (+67°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 656 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1833 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Indianapolis in August:

Is August a good time to visit Indianapolis?

August is a really good time to go to Indianapolis. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Indianapolis.

Can you sunbathe in Indianapolis in August?

August is warm in Indianapolis. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Indianapolis rainy in August?

Indianapolis is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Indianapolis in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Indianapolis in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Indianapolis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Indianapolis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.